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Vaccination Policies for Students

Immunization Requirements

The State of Hawai‘i mandates that certain health requirements be met for entrance to post-secondary educational institutions (Hawai‘i Administrative Rules, Title 11, Department of Health, Chapter 157). All Chaminade University of Honolulu students, including faculty/staff enrolled as students, must comply with health clearance requirements. Chaminade University requires student health information for use in emergency or epidemic situations. While Chaminade University does not provide on-campus health services, there are nearby medical practitioners and clinics that provide basic services, immunizations, and lab testing for a fee.

All students must provide the following unless exceptions apply as noted:

  1. CUH Student Health Form (may be downloaded through the University Portal)
  2. Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance
    A Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment is required before post-secondary education for any course of study longer than 120 days. Clearance documents may be issued by the Hawaii Department of Health or a U.S. licensed MD, DO, APRN, or PA. The test/assessment must be given on or after the 16th birthday or within 12 months of attending any post-secondary institution in the state of Hawaii. Acceptable clearance for post-secondary students includes a Negative Risk Screen, OR a Negative TB Test (TB skin test, T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold In-Tube), OR a Positive TB Test and Negative Chest X-ray with laboratory report.
  3. Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Immunizations
    Students born prior to 1957 are exempt from the measles, mumps, and rubella requirement. You must provide documentation of any of the following:
    • Two doses of measles-containing vaccine, with at least one of the two being Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first dose must have been given on or after 12 months of age and the second must have been given at least four weeks after the first dose.
    • Titers are no longer acceptable.
  4. Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap)
    • One (1) dose
    • Students aged 7-18 years not fully immunized with DTaP vaccine should receive a single dose of Tdap as one dose of the catch-up series. If additional doses are needed, Td vaccine should be used.
    • Persons aged 7 years and older who have never been vaccinated against pertussis, tetanus, or diphtheria should receive a series of 3 vaccinations: Tdap, followed by a dose of Td at least 4 weeks after Tdap, and another dose of Td at least 6 months after the previous Td. A single dose of Tdap can substitute for any of the Td doses in the 3-dose series.
  5. Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine
    Students born in the United States prior to 1980: varicella vaccination not required
    • Two (2) doses
    • A signed, documented diagnosis or verification of a history of varicella disease or herpes zoster by a practitioner may be substituted for a record of varicella vaccination
  6. Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV)
    Applies only to students living in campus residence halls for the first time who are 21 years and younger.
    • At least one (1) dose on or after age 16 years
    • Student must provide a copy of your current health insurance card. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her current health insurance is accepted in the State of Hawaii.

Failure to submit the required proof of Immunity will result in a Dean’s hold on a student’s pre-registration for the following term/semester, may result in an inability to reside in Chaminade-owned residence halls, and /or participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Health Requirements for International Students

International students must comply with the regulations listed above. For students coming from a country outside of the U.S., all proof of immunizations must be in English and completed and signed by a U.S. licensed healthcare provider (M.D., D.O., A.P.R.N., or P.A.). The U.S. licensed healthcare provider must document the state where s/he is licensed and include her/his license number.

For questions regarding health insurance and requirements, call (808) 735-4710.

This policy is listed in the Student handbook. Initial information and follow-up is sent to new students via electronic mail. Compliance is monitored by a staff member every semester.

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